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SULKS

5-letter word • 9 Scrabble points • 11 WWF points

s1
u1
l1
k5
s1
5
Letters
1
Vowels
4
Consonants
9
Scrabble
11
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of SULKS

SULKS is a valid 5-letter English word recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants, with repeated letters: S (appearing 2 times). With more consonants than vowels, SULKS helps clear consonant-heavy racks that can otherwise limit your options.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Word
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Syllables
1 syllable
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Difficulty
Moderate (5/10)
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Unique Letters
4 of 5 letters

SULKS has a word difficulty rating of 5 out of 10, categorized as "Moderate." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. It uses a mix of common and less-common letters, making it a moderate challenge for word game players.

Letter Analysis

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u
l
k

The 5 letters in SULKS break down into 1 vowel and 4 consonants. Repeated letters: S (×2). Having duplicate letters can be both an advantage and a challenge in word games — it limits the variety of letters on your rack but also means fewer unique tiles needed to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in SULKS is K, worth 5 points. Approximately 40% of the letters in SULKS are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With SULKS

These words share a similar ending pattern with SULKS, ending in -LKS. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using SULKS in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

SULKS is worth 9 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (K = 5 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, SULKS earns 18 points.

Consider playing SULKS as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Note: Since SULKS contains repeated letters, you'll need multiple copies of certain tiles. Standard Scrabble sets include varying quantities of each letter, so check tile distribution before planning this play.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, SULKS scores 11 points. Interestingly, this word scores 2 points more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SULKS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SULKS is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, SULKS is worth 9 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 11 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in SULKS?

SULKS contains 5 letters total: 1 vowel and 4 consonants. It uses 4 unique letters with some letters repeated.

How many syllables does SULKS have?

SULKS has approximately 1 syllable. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with SULKS?

Words that share a similar ending sound with SULKS include: FOLKS, OAKS, ANAKS, BACKS, DYAKS. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in SULKS?

You can unscramble the letters in SULKS to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for SULKS to see every possible word you can create from these 5 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 5-Letter Words

These 5-letter words share a similar beginning with SULKS, starting with SU. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

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